🇫🇲 Micronesian Cuisine

Steamed Tapioca Cake

Cassava and Coconut Steamed Cake

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

Calories 285 kcal

Grated cassava mixed with coconut milk and sugar, steamed in banana leaves until firm and chewy.

Ingredients

500g cassava, peeled and grated
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
Banana leaves for wrapping
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/4 cup grated coconut

Instructions

1 Mix grated cassava with coconut milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
2 Stir in melted butter and grated coconut.
3 Line a steaming pan with banana leaves.
4 Pour mixture into prepared pan.
5 Steam for 45 minutes until firm.
6 Cool, slice, and serve at room temperature.

Did You Know?

Steamed tapioca cake is often made for church gatherings and community feasts across Micronesia.